
172 KENSINGTON Avenue
Hamilton, Ontario
3 bed • 2 bath • Single Family
Consider the cost saving benefits of a 100 year home with new roof(‘21), wiring(‘21), furnace & AC(‘23), upgraded water line & owned hot water tank! This four square on the second south most block in Delta has been loved by 2 families in the last 60 years. On top of mindful & expensive systems upgrades, this property includes a detached garage, a side door to a basement with a 3pc bathroom, & the main two living levels feature character traits kept with the utmost TLC. No rushing in the rain with a covered front porch, the front foyer has original hardwood with 105 year banister perfectly intact. The living & dining rooms are both accented with original gumwood, including pocket doors in A+ condition and the OG swing door to the kitchen with brass hardware. Coffered ceilings in the dining room lead your eye to the Hamilton Escarpment, with an east facing frontage this place is primed for Golden Hour. The kitchen was professionally installed, and includes quality hardwood cabinets to the ceiling with decorative molding, loads of drawers, and a Lazy Susan. Upgraded stainless appliances, including a gas stove with new hood fan, a double basin sink, finished in neutral tones to match any decor with access to the yard under a second covered patio. GET THIS, the front and back bedrooms in this home effectively present 2 separate primary suites. All 3 bedrooms feature walk-in closets, overhead lighting, & outlets thanks to the updated wiring! The main bath has been recently updated with a new porcelain vanity, showerhead complete with body jets, linen storage, & medicine cabinet! Enjoy a brick walking path to the organic garden, with a multigenerational rose bush, raspberries, blackberries and mulberries! The mature perennial gardens have been known to bring around a bunny or two. Home is also sold with a security system, standup freezer, canning stove, & flexible closing! Come enjoy this family focused neighbourhood steps to Gage Park and our favourite Ottawa Street!
Price History
Schools
Elementary
- St. John the Baptist Catholic Elementary School0.5 km
Catholic · Hamilton-Wentworth CDSB · 395 students
Grade 3 reading: 73% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 44% met the provincial standard
- Memorial Elementary School Public School0.8 km
Public · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB · 360 students
Grade 3 reading: 52% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 30% met the provincial standard
- ÉÉC Notre-Dame0.9 km
French Catholic · CS catholique MonAvenir · 215 students
Grade 3 reading: 23% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 65% met the provincial standard
Secondary
- Sherwood Secondary School1.2 km
Public · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB · 1255 students
Grade 10 literacy: 79% met the provincial standard
- Bernie Custis Secondary School Secondary School1.5 km
Public · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB · 955 students
Grade 10 literacy: 65% met the provincial standard
- Hill Park System Alternative Education2 km
Public · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB
Straight-line distance. Nearby schools are not necessarily the assigned schools — confirm catchment with the school board. Scores are EQAO provincial test results for 2024-2025.
Community
Postal area L8M
- Population
- 13,774
- Private dwellings
- 7,096
- Median age
- 38.4
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Median household income
- $61,200
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population, catalogue 98-401-X2021013. Adapted from Statistics Canada. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
Local market
Single Family in Hamilton · last 12 months
- Median sold price
- $682,825
- Homes sold
- 4,992
- Median days on market
- 27
- Sale-to-list price
- 97.1%
Based on 4,992 recorded sales of single family properties in Hamilton over the last 12 months.
Location
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$133,800
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,287
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